Hospitality & Tourism Culinary Arts
All State Approved CTE courses meet SD High School graduation requirement.
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CULINARY/RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT I (PROSTART 1)
CTT-3020
Length/Credit: One Semester, Two Hour block, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 10-12
Location: Offered at CTE Academy only
Students will have the opportunity to earn possible scholarships and meet articulation agreements for numerous culinary schools across the country. Students will also have the opportunity to become ServSafe certified.
The ProStart Program is an industry-based program that prepares students for careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. Students gain valuable skills through their academic, lab and workplace experiences, lab participation and guest chef demonstrations. ProStart I topics include: Food & Workplace Safety, Kitchen Equipment & Techniques, Stocks, Sauces, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Pizza, Serving Your Guests, Building a Successful Career, Management Essentials, and an Introduction to Baking.
CULINARY/RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT II (PROSTART 2)
CTT-3030
Length/Credit: One Semester, Two Hour block, 1 credit
Prerequisite: ProStart1, Open to grade 10-12
Location: Offered at CTE Academy only
Students will have the opportunity to earn possible scholarships and meet articulation agreements for numerous culinary schools across the country. Students will also have the opportunity to compete at ProStart and SkillsUSA state competitions.
The ProStart Program is an industry-based program that prepares students for careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry. Students gain valuable skills through their academic, lab and workplace experiences, lab participation in addition to guest chef demonstrations. ProStart II topics include: Breakfast Cookery, Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Desserts & Baked Goods, Nutrition, Marketing, and Restaurant Management Essentials.
BAKING AND PASTRIES
CTT-3040
Length/Credit: One Semester, Two Hour block, 1 credit
Prerequisite: None, Open to grade 10-12
Location: Offered at CTE Academy only
Students will have the opportunity to compete in SkillsUSA Commercial Baking competition. Students will also have the opportunity to become certified ServSafe Foodhandlers.
Students will gain the fundamental skills necessary to work in a commercial bakery as well as skills needed to help them become proficient home bakers while enrolled in Baking and Pastry class. Students will gain valuable knowledge about this career field through class work and hands-on lab based training. Students will also have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals through demonstrations, field experiences, and guest speakers. Area studies will include breads, pies, cakes, pastries, cookies and much more.